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Lessons and Reflections on School Physical Activity During COVID-19
- By: National Network of Public Health Institutes
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Over the past year, the typical school day looked anything but typical. Instead of racing to beat the morning bell, for many, the school day began by logging into computers. Instead of switching classes and swapping stories from the weekend in the cafeteria, students stayed in cohorts and spent every day with the same friends […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The National Network of Public Health Institutes Welcomes Katy Sandusky as the Associate Director of Communication
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The National Network of Public Health Institutes Welcomes Katy Sandusky as the Associate Director of Communication Katy brings over ten years of experience in communication to NNPHI and a passion for using communication to drive connection and change. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Maurice Starks, National Network of Public Health Institutes, mstarks@nnphi.org | Carmelita Marrow, […]
Emerging Lessons: Ready, Willing, and Able to Create Public Health Safespaces
- By: Maurice Starks, Erin Fitzgerald and Brittany Bunn
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In March 2020, at the brink of the pandemic, the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI), was months away from hosting our signature event, the NNPHI Annual Conference in May. As we eagerly awaited the arrival of our members, partners, funders, training centers and friends to New Orleans for a jubilee celebrating 20 years […]
Shakiera Causey, PhD
- By: Maurice Starks
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Senior Principal Research Scientist, Evidence to Action
New Orleans, LA. scausey@nnphi.org Dr. Shakiera Causey is a Senior Principal Research Scientist for Evidence to Action (E2A) at the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI). In this role, she consults with NNPHI staff on the planning and conduct of studies and evaluations, in the analysis of data, and the interpretation and presentation of […]
Caitlin Moore
- By: Maurice Starks
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Program Manager, NCCPHT
New Orleans, LA cmoore@nnphi.org Caitlin Moore, MSW, MPH, is a Program Manager for the National Coordinating Center for Public Health Training (NCCPHT) within the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI). In her position, Caitlin manages the Public Health Learning Navigator, which provides access to peer-reviewed trainings to bolster the public health workforce. Caitlin has […]
Applying ECHO Public Health to Address Opioid Use Disorder During COVID-19
- By: Meghan Wolfe
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At the intersection of health care and public health, opioid use disorder (OUD) as the focus of an ECHO Public Health series can make use of the traditional model while weaving in adaptations that make the learnings and applications relevant for a public health audience. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in partnership […]
POD-based Planning, Mass Vaccination, and Infection Control | NNPHI Project Firstline Webinar
- By: Fahrenheit Creative Group
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POD-based Planning, Mass Vaccination, and IPC will offer a closer look at the utility of traditional POD-based planning concepts and training (Points of Distribution/Dispensing) with a focus on IPC challenges in a mass vaccination rollout (rather than pill-based countermeasures) across two major metropolitan areas – Atlanta, GA, and New Orleans, LA, where POD planning […]
Hurricane Response Hub: What’s Next?
- By: National Network of Public Health Institutes
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The Hurricane Response Hub (HRH) initiative has been a two and a half -year long endeavor that has supported the creation of five technical assistance centers (TACs) located in Puerto Rico, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, and Georgia. Although this project will conclude at the end of June 2021, each of the TACs have identified ways […]
Hurricane Response Hub: Program Recap
- By: National Network of Public Health Institutes
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One year after the 2017 hurricane season, many affected communities were still in the midst of the recovery efforts due to the damage and destruction caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. To ensure disaster-related environmental and occupational health best practices were applied to ongoing recovery efforts, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
Learning Opportunities: Resources for Hurricane Readiness & Recovery (The Hub Speaks, June 2021)
- By: National Network of Public Health Institutes
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For the final issue of The Hub Speaks, we have curated resources and online training opportunities for preparing for this year’s hurricane season, as well as, to highlight some of the notable materials that have been created throughout this initiative. Upon the completion of this project, NNPHI’s Hurricane Response Hub webpage will be converted into […]